JARDIANCE 25MG TABLET

JARDIANCE 25MG TABLET

Jardiance 25mg Tablet helps treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. You can take it alone or with other medications to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. This tablet helps regulate the increased blood sugar levels in diabetes. It helps reduce the risk of serious issues that arise due to diabetes. It also prevents heart disease.

Take this tablet with meals or without meals. Follow the same schedule for the dose every day. Take the dose as the doctor prescribes you.

Do not stop taking this tablet without discussing it with your doctor. In case you stop taking it, you will witness a rise in blood sugar levels. It can also lead to blindness and kidney damage. Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet to get the best results.

The most common side effects of this tablet are urinary tract infections, low blood sugar levels, and the urge to urinate frequently. This results in excessive loss of water from the body. So, consume more water to make the loss of water in your body. It will help you fight the side effects of this tablet. Some people also face fungal infections in their genital areas. For this, you need to maintain good hygiene to avoid infections.

Discuss with your dialectologist if you

• You have liver problems
• You have kidney problems
• You have urinary tract infections
• You are taking water pills
• You are pregnant
• You are breastfeeding

If you have any of the above conditions, discuss them with your doctor before you take this tablet. Do not consume excessive alcohol as it can lead to side effects. Check your blood sugar levels frequently while you are using this tablet.

Uses of Jardiance 25mg

Helps treat Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Side effects of Jardiance 25mg

Most side effects do not need any medical support. They will vanish after the body is used to this tablet. If you think they are bothering you, speak to your dialectologist.

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Increased thirst
• Urge to urinate frequently
• Urinary tract infection
• Low blood sugar level with sulphonylurea/insulin or

How to deal with the side effects of the Jardiance 25mg?

• Nausea

Take this tablet with or immediately after meals. Have simple meals. Do not eat spicy or oily foods. Talk to your dialectologist if there is no improvement in the symptoms.

• Constipation

Eat a lot of foods containing fiber. For example, cereals, vegetables, fresh fruits, etc. Also, drink a lot of water. Exercise daily and speak to the doctor if the symptoms do not go away.

• Stomach pain

Take enough rest. Do not rush to eat or drink. Have smaller meals frequently. Placing a heating pad on your stomach will help relieve pain. Still, if the pain persists for longer, discuss it with the doctor.

• Low blood sugar

Have sugar-rich foods like honey, gel, sugar candy, soft drinks, fruit juice, etc. Monitor your blood sugar after 10 minutes. If the blood sugar level doesn’t reach the required level, eat more sugary drinks, and snacks. Check the blood sugar again. If the blood sugar doesn’t improve, talk to the doctor.

Safety Advice

• Alcohol

Alcohol consumption is not safe with this tablet.

• Pregnancy

This tablet is not safe for use in pregnant women. So, speak to your doctor if you are pregnant and need this tablet.

• Breastfeeding

No data was found to know about the safety of this tablet for breastfeeding women. So, speak to the physician. 

• Driving

 This tablet can lower blood sugar levels. It can also affect your driving awareness. So, if you notice any symptoms, do not drive.

• Kidney

This tablet is not safe for use in patients having kidney disease. Please connect with your doctor for the right advice.

• Liver

Patients having critical liver disease should use this tablet with caution. They may need dose adjustments. So, speak to the doctor for guidance.

FAQs

Q-What is the correct method of consuming this tablet?

Take this tablet as suggested by the dialectologist. It can be taken with food/without food. Swallow the tablet with water. You should follow a balanced diet and stick to an exercise regime as the doctor suggest.

Q-Can I stop taking this tablet on my own?

No. do not discontinue this tablet unless your dialectologist asks you to. It can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. You should use this tablet as per the recommendation of the doctor. Ask your doctor before you stop taking this tablet.

Q-Can I use this tablet with other diabetes medications?

Yes.  This tablet can be taken with other diabetes medications. Also, follow a healthy diet and exercise routine to manage diabetes.

Q-Can this tablet lead to extremely low blood sugar levels?

This tablet alone doesn’t cause extremely low blood sugar. Well, you need to monitor the levels, when taken with other medicines to treat diabetes. For example, insulin, meglitinides, or sulfonylurea.

Q-What is the importance of the HbA1c test?

Your dialectologist can ask you to get an HbA1c test done after every 3 months. Well, this test helps know your blood sugar for the past two to three months.

Q-Can this tablet result in a urine infection?

Yes. This tablet can result in urinary tract infection in some cases. It is a common side effect. You may witness symptoms like a burning sensation while urination, a cloudy appearance of urine, pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, or mid-back pain.

Q-Will this tablet cause weight loss?

No. This tablet will not cause weight loss. You should exercise daily and eat a nutritious diet to lose weight. It will help you manage sugar levels.

Q-What if I forget to take this tablet?

If you missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember if your next dose is scheduled after 12 hours. Take the next dose as per the schedule. In case there is a gap of fewer than 12 hours for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Continue to take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to compensate for your forgotten dose.

A healthy lifestyle would always help you control diabetes and reduce the risk of all possible complications that may arise due to diabetes.